Hi-tech, hyperlocal and 3D printed: a proposition for the future of fashion

Fast fashion is facing its Fast Food Nation moment, with technical innovation and consumer power driving change, according to a new book

The £335 flip-flops: what the super-rich wear to look like everyone else

You could buy Havaianas for £20. Or basic flip-flops for 99p. Or you could slum it with the plebs in a pair of Hermès ‘summer sandals’

Catwalk cover-up: how the west is falling for modest fashion

The flowing sleeves and long hemlines favoured by Muslims are inspiring designers around the world

Spotlighting the World’s 7 Most Valuable Luxury Brands

    There are brands. And then, there are luxury brands. What’s the difference between them? It’s hard to put into words, but easy to experience and feel. Anyone who has carried a decadent Louis Vuitton bag or donned a spectacular Dior necklace knows the answer. Indeed, luxury brands aren’t just labels: they’re signatures of … Read more